kittiwake

Meanings

• noun

  A small seabird of the gull family, especially the Razorbill and the Black-legged Kittiwake.

  - "The kittiwake is a popular bird for birdwatchers due to its distinctive features."
  - "During their migration, kittiwakes can be seen flying in large flocks."

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Variants

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kittiwake , kittiwakes

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Etymology

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From Old Norse kittiláki or kittilvaki, meaning 'chick of the cottar', from kittil, a small cottage or hut, and vaki, a wake or watch.

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Trivia

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1. The Black-legged Kittiwake is the most common kittiwake species and can be found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

2. Kittiwakes are one of the few seabirds that nest on cliffs rather than on the ground.

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1. Gull family: The kittiwake is a member of the Laridae family, also known as the gull family, which includes various other seabirds such as herring gulls and laughing gulls.

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Culture

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The kittiwake is a significant bird in various cultures, particularly in Arctic regions. In Inuit mythology, the kittiwake is believed to guide lost hunters back to their village.

How to Memorize "kittiwake"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, black-and-white bird flying over the ocean waves. Imagine its distinctive beak and the way it moves gracefully in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kittiwake' with the image of a small seabird and the sound of the ocean waves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kittiwake, a little bird that makes waves' to remember the name of the bird.

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